What’s Happening: Suicide Prevention Week Sept 9-15

September 5, 2013

Next week is Suicide Prevention Week, with Tuesday Sept. 10th being World Suicide Prevention Day. I have a lot of things going on and wanted to share them with you in advance, in the hope that you will join us by participating in some way, whenever and however you can.

There is true power in sharing our experiences and bringing the conversation about mental illness and suicide into the light.

We truly are not alone in this fight. Our voices are strong! We have the power to fight suicide. We truly do. So without further ado…

On Monday, I am kicking off a Stella & Dot Fundraiser to support my Seattle Out of the Darkness Walk for the AFSP Washington State Chapter. Thank you to Stella & Dot Stylist Laurie for offering to donate 50% of her commissions directly to my walk fundraising page. To visit the Online-Only Trunk Show and buy Stella & Dot jewelry and products to support suicide prevention, go here: http://www.stelladot.com/ts/gs8s5 A great chance to buy holiday gifts and help me raise funds! The link will be live for 3 weeks.

Tuesday, September 10th:

World Suicide Prevention Day:

At 8pm (your local time), we are lighting a candle in a window to show support for suicide prevention and to remember those loved ones lost to suicide. Please join us.

Also During the Week:

Blog Posts:

I’ll be featuring posts from brave individuals who want to share their experiences with suicide loss and/or with their personal struggles fighting mental illness and suicidal thoughts. Again, I think there is power is sharing, and strength in knowing we are not alone. I encourage you to support these guest writers with your comments and shares.

Social Media Shares:

Raise your voice with me on social media about suicide prevention. Please consider RTing, pinning, and sharing mine, or adding your own voice to the conversation. We’d like to get the message out there that we “Support a #WorldWithoutSuicide” such as:

I support a #WorldWithoutSuicide

I hope for a #WorldWithoutSuicide

I live for a #WorldWithoutSuicide

I pray for a #WorldWithoutSuicide

You might also share tweets like this one including a link back to AFSP.org where people can learn more about prevention and get further involved, such as:

If you use Instagram, consider recording a short video saying “I support a World Without Suicide because…”and tag @afspnational and @AFSP_WA and include #WorldWithoutSuicide. (FYI, AFSP will have several celebrities and other influencers create their own videos, which will be compiled. We ask your help in sharing with the hope that this goes viral.)

Also AFSP would like to debunk common suicide myths by sharing Tweets like the ones below. Please share these Tweets if you are so inspired.

Fact: Suicide can be prevented, even once someone has “made up their mind”. Learn more at afsp.org #WorldWithoutSuicide

Fact: Asking someone if they are thinking about suicide can save their life. Learn more at afsp.org #WorldWithoutSuicide

Fact: Middle age adults in the U.S. have the highest suicide rate, not teenagers. Learn more at afsp.org #WorldWithoutSuicide

Fact: 90% of people who take their own life have a mental illness. Learn more @ afsp.org #WorldWithoutSuicide

Fact: Those who talk about suicide are at risk and need your attention. Learn more at afsp.org #WorldWithoutSuicide

Fact: Treatment works. You are not alone. Reach out for help. Learn more at afsp.org #WorldWithoutSuicide

A Reminder:

Please don’t forget, I’ll be kicking off my Stop Suicide Auction 2.0 on Wednesday September 25th. I just put out a Call for Donations that you can find here. I would greatly appreciate your donations of products or services. Donors will receive an individual blog post, social media links and heavy promotion. Thank you for your consideration!

Comments

Hi Cristi – Wonderful work, as always!
Have a beautiful week and I hope to make the #PPDCHAT on Monday evening, participate with a blog post via Kathy Benson;s Time Warp Tuesday and donate a product/ service to your cause. thank you for all your good works!

Welcome. I'm Cristi Comes. Warrior mom, wife, writer and marketer using my superpowers for good.
I am passionate about motherhood and mental health, self care, style, social media and technology.
As a PPD survivor and mental Illness fighter, I am proud to be on the Board of Directors for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Washington State, and on the editorial team for Postpartum Progress. Motherhood Unadorned also features family-friendly reviews and giveaways. [Read more …]